Category Archives: Small Business Development

Royal Razor Barbershop is Contributing to Revitalization of Downtown Baltimore Thanks to Microenterprise Loan Program

Baltimore – Royal Razor, an urban barbershop in the heart of downtown Baltimore that opened five months ago with the help of a microenterprise loan from DHCD, is getting its share of recognition for its contributions to a revitalizing city. … Continue reading

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Season’s Eatings Program Gives Marylanders a Chance to Support Their Local Restaurants This Holiday Season

DECEMBER 7 This holiday season, Marylanders across the state have a chance to support their local eatery through the Season’s Eatings program. From Dec. 1 through Jan. 1, DHCD is encouraging you to visit participating restaurants and receive a special offer when … Continue reading

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Governor O’Malley Urges Maryland Shoppers to Buy Local on Small Business Saturday and Throughout the Holidays

NOVEMBER 19 Crownsville, MD – As Maryland shoppers get ready to pull out their wallets for the holiday season, Governor Martin O’Malley is encouraging them to spend their money at local small businesses. “Successful small businesses are the foundation for … Continue reading

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Weatherization, Other DHCD Programs, a Big Part of Proposals Now Before the Maryland Public Service Commission

JUNE 18 ANNAPOLIS, MD – DHCD would be the lead agency in the implementation of five of the nine proposals that  Maryland submitted to the Public Service Commission on Friday for utilizing the $113.5 million Customer Investment Fund. See the … Continue reading

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Forum Connects Small and Minority Business Owners with Resources they Need to Innovate and Grow

NOVEMBER 29 Crownsville, MD – Small and minority business owners learned about state programs that help them gain access to the capital they need to innovate and grow at the “Small Business Opportunity Forum,” hosted by DHCD on Nov. 29. … Continue reading

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Secretary Skinner Tells Black Legislators That Faith-Based Communities Help Families Build and Sustain Homeownership

NOVEMBER 3 Annapolis, MD – DHCD’s Office of Community Outreach will work with faith-based and community organizations across the state next year to host a series of workshops on financial literacy, foreclosure prevention and homeownership, Secretary Skinner said during a … Continue reading

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Seafood Restaurant on the Eastern Shore Improves Energy Efficiency As First Recipient of BE Smart Loan

OCTOBER 20 Cambridge, MD – Jimmie & Sook’s Raw Bar & Grill, featuring seafood cuisine and live entertainment in the heart of this Eastern Shore town, is the first recipient of a loan under the state’s BE SMART program. DHCD … Continue reading

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American Jobs Act Includes Plans to Revitalize Communities Hit by Foreclosure

SEPTEMBER 9 On Thursday, President Barack Obama unveiled his $447 billion jobs package to lawmakers on Capitol Hill.  His plan, called the American Jobs Act, would cut payroll taxes, extend unemployment benefits and direct $100 billion to infrastructure improvements. A … Continue reading

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Secretary Skinner Joins Cambridge Officials for a Walking Tour of its Main Street, Maple Street Revitalization Projects

AUGUST 1 Cambridge, MD – Secretary Skinner joined Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley for a walking tour of this historic town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore where the state is investing more than $1.2 million to help revitalize its downtown and commercial districts … Continue reading

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Governor: InvestMaryland Too Important Not to Pass

APRIL 8 Annapolis, MD – Governor O’Malley called upon the General Assembly to pass InvestMaryland, saying the legislation will pump millions of venture capital dollars into the state’s economy and provide companies with the early stage dollars they need to … Continue reading

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